Digital Marketing Manager

FROGG Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 670,000 - 893,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a Digital Marketing Manager for a leading retail brand in Sandton, Johannesburg. You will own the group’s full digital suite—including websites, e-commerce, social platforms and e-detailing tools—and lead a talented marketing team toward digital excellence and aligned campaigns.

You will drive strategy, manage budgets and agencies, and optimize campaigns across SEO, paid media, social and email while leveraging marketing automation and AI tools to maximize performance.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in digital marketing or related field.
• 5+ years of dedicated digital marketing experience within a leading agency or in-house marketing team.
• Proven track record across key digital channels including SEO, paid media, display, social media and email.
• Experience with marketing automation and modern AI tools is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Innovation - Develop and drive the digital marketing strategy aligned with brand goals and stay ahead of digital trends.
• Team Collaboration - Work with the marketing team to support product launches, campaigns and go-to-market initiatives.
• Website & Agency Management - Collaborate with digital/web agencies to optimize website performance, user experience, traffic and conversions.
• Campaign & Budget Oversight - Manage digital agency relationships, evaluate proposals and track KPI performance against budgets.
• Social media & Paid Ads - Oversee the group’s social media presence, advise on platforms and paid strategies.
• Digital Toolkits - Create and distribute digital promotional packs for stakeholders.
• Email Marketing & Compliance - Run engaging email campaigns and manage lists in line with data privacy regulations (POPIA/GDPR).
• Data & Analytics - Conduct performance reviews and deliver actionable insights.

Skills

Digital strategy

SEO

Paid media

Social media

Email marketing

Analytics

Marketing automation

AI tools

Education

Degree / Diploma in Digital Marketing

Tools

Marketing Automation

AI Tools

Job description

Digital Marketing Manager Sandton Johannesburg

Our client, a leading retail brand based in Rosebank, Sandton Johannesburg, with established Sales & Marketing teams across South Africa, is looking for a dynamic and innovative Digital Marketing Manager to join their growing team! In this role, you will take ownership of the group’s full digital suite, including websites, e-commerce, social media platforms, and e-detailing software. Working in close collaboration with a passionate marketing team, you will drive digital excellence and ensure all campaigns align with industry best practices.

Salary R 60 000 - R 80 000pm

Min Requirements

• A Degree / Diploma in Digital Marketing (or a related field), or recent certifications across a broad range of digital marketing disciplines.
• 5+ years of dedicated digital marketing experience within a leading agency or an in-house marketing team (retail/brand experience is a strong advantage).
• A proven track record of delivering measurable results across key digital channels, including SEO, Paid Media, Display, social media, and Email.
• Practical experience with Marketing Automation and modern AI tools is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Innovation - Develop and drive the digital marketing strategy in alignment with overarching brand goals, Deeping the team on the cutting edge of digital trends and technologies.
• Team Collaboration Partner with the broader marketing team to provide strategic digital guidance for new product launches, brand campaigns, and go-to-market initiatives.
• Website & Agency Management - Work closely with digital and web agencies to optimize website performance, enhance stakeholder UX, drive traffic, and maximize conversions.
• Campaign & Budget Oversight - Manage digital agency relationships, evaluate proposals, and track campaign performance against KPIs and budgets.
• Social media & Paid Ads - Oversee the group’s social media presence to grow brand awareness, advising on the best platforms, influencer partnerships, and paid ad strategies.
• Digital Toolkits - Create and distribute high-impact digital promotional packs for stakeholders to use across their web and social channels.
• Email Marketing & Compliance - Execute engaging email campaigns and manage contact lists in strict accordance with data privacy regulations (POPIA / GDPR).
• Data & Analytics - Conduct in-depth performance reviews across all digital touchpoints to deliver actionable insights that shape future campaigns.